History

Course summary

History is about the present and the future not just the past. If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going. It opens up a fascinating and dynamic way of thinking about society and humanity. History is in demand from universities and employers because it requires you to retain and process complex knowledge and ideas, critically engage and analyze, and express yourself clearly and accurately. During the first year of the course, you will study: - British Period Study and Enquiry (1930-1977) particularly focusing on Churchill (1930-1951) - Democracy and Dictatorship in Germany (1919-1963) The second and final year of study you will focus on: - The Challenge of German Nationalism (1789-1919) - The Russian Revolutions (1894-1924)